Today we're saying goodbye to our amazing producer for Northern Ireland, Colm O'Donnell 💓. We wish him good luck is his new role and we'll be introducing our new producer for Northern Ireland really soon. Read about our team in English and Welsh: immersivearts.uk/about-us

From the harbourside to Japan’s second city: Watershed is taking cuddly plants, interactive tapestries and sketching robots from Bristol to Osaka, Japan, as part of Playable City Osaka.

Delighted to share the first research report from @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social It's a deep dive into the immersive arts exhibition and distribution ecosystem, bringing together interviews and recommendations from an incredible group of experts. immersivearts.uk/news/first-r...

We’re pleased to share our first Immersive Arts Report: Early days of the immersive exhibition network, authored by Amy Densley, Tom Abba, and Verity McIntosh. Read the full report: immersivearts.uk/news/first-report

Me on spatial sound and Ian Gallagher on building underwater world in 3D. Follow us to learn more updates about the project! Lost Communications: Underwater supported by @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social , @soundukarts.bsky.social & Norwich University of Arts

There's less than a week left to apply for Funding. Artists can apply to Explore (£5,000), Experiment (£20,000), or Expand (£50,000) their creative practice with immersive technologies. Apply on our website: immersivearts.uk/funding Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.

One week to go! Our website with loads of helpful guidance – from access support and guidance documents. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your ideas these materials are here to help. immersivearts.uk/resources/application-links-downloads Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.

Two weeks to go! Artists at all levels of experience are invited to apply, to Explore, Experiment or Expand their creative practice using immersive technology. immersivearts.uk/funding Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.

We’re three weeks away from closing our final round of funding. On our Links & Downloads page you'll find FAQs, guidance on making an application, and useful links: immersivearts.uk/resources/application-links-downloads Deadline: Mon 29 Sept at 14:00.

Thinking of applying to the Immersive Arts UK 2025 funding round? Don't miss the Inspiration Days - happening across the UK to explore how tech can elevate your creative practice. Book now ⬇️

The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) has launched its very first Cinema of the Year award, voted for by cinemagoers – and we need your help to get us shortlisted! Vote for us now! www.bifa.film/coty-vote/?c...

Looking forward to reopening the Lazarus #EngineRoom next week with our @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social investigation into XR tech within Shakespeare worlds by working with @adamlenson.bsky.social- standby for daily updates via our Engine Room blog www.lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/engineroom

Bookings now open for Inspiration Days. Free UK workshops this September for artists interested in how immersive technologies can support creative practice. Liverpool, Belfast, Brecon, Dundee, Cambridge: immersivearts.uk/events

Vote now on SXSW Ideas, open until Sun 24 Aug 2025 🥳 Sensory storytelling – using XR to connect to the body Panellists - Deepa Mann-Kler – The Baby Factory is Closed - Clémentine Bedos – Breathscapes - Rowan James – Beat Blocks - Marcin Gawin – Hermaphrogenesis participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

Our annual gathering The Big Thing took place for the first time in June this year. It was a space where the immersive art community—at any stage in their journey—came to connect, spark new ideas, and push the boundaries of their practice. youtu.be/DClTZYtQbQM?...

📢 Bradford artists! We're thrilled to be providing application support for artists and collectives from the Bradford district to apply to the @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social Fund! 🎟️ Online info session: Monday 11 August at 12.30 PM 📬 Apply by: Monday 17 August bdproducinghub.co.uk/funding-oppo...

Immersive Arts is a funding and support programme for UK-based artists, designed to help them develop their art by using immersive technologies. Apply by 29 September immersivearts.uk/funding/ @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social

Unsure which funding strand to apply for? Our funding quiz will help identify which funding strand you may be eligible for. Take our quiz: immersivearts.uk/resources/quiz

We are proud to be supporting this fund! 🎉 The deadline for applications is 29 September 2025. 👇

The final round of Immersive Arts funding is now open! UK-based artists can apply for £5k, £20k or £50k to develop work with immersive tech. Open until Mon 29 Sep 2025. This is the last open call—apply now. immersivearts.uk/news/the-final-round-of-immersive-arts-funding-is-now-open

Early next week, we’ll open the final round of funding. If you’re thinking of applying and would like some support, you can join one of our free online sessions: Funding Info Webinar Thu 24 Jul, 16:00–17:00 Access Drop-In with Unlimited Mon 28 Jul, 16:00–17:00 Sign up: immersivearts.uk/events

We love this article that culture journalist Kate Wellham wrote for Immersive Experience Network on What Immersive makers talked about at The Big Thing 2025. Read it now immersiveexperience.network/articles/big...

Exciting Opportunity: @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social Producer at Crossover Labs! 🎨 🌍 Location: Remote, with option for hybrid working 📅 Deadline: 17:00 Wednesday 23 July More info + how to apply here: xolabs.co.uk/jobs

We are pleased to announce that the next round of funding will go live in July and will be open for apps until the end of Sep 25. Awards will be announced in Jan 26, with funded projects starting in Feb 26. Read more: immersivearts.uk/news/updates-on-the-next-funding-round-opening-july-2025

✨ What an enjoyable and inspiring few days at the @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social The Big Thing in Bradford this week! Thanks to everyone who came along to our sessions and to the wonderful creatives who were generous enough to share their experiences and expertise 🙏

Very refreshing to see such a huge focus on accessibility!

What a brilliant week! Thanks for coming to Bradford @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social ✨

Wonderful couple of days at The Big Thing in Bradford. So many inspiring and creative sessions, new contacts and a huge focus on accessibility 👍 @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social

Last night we wrapped The Big Thing 2025 — 3 days of immersive work, deep conversations, and collective energy. Produced partnership with @bradford2025.co.uk‬ and @bdproducinghub.co.uk. Thanks to everyone who came, spoke, or helped make it happen. We’re still taking it in — what stood out to you?

A bit late in the day after being at @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social The Big Thing for 3 days (I am now home) I remembered that I used to use social media platforms to connect with people at events. So er hello 👋🏻 I was at this and it was good 👍🏻 immersivearts.uk/events/the-b...

It’s the final day of THE BIG THING @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social!💫 So many inspiring talks, ideas + conversations. Well done Tom Millen @crossoverlabs + the whole team for curating such a thoughtful + energising programme. Plenty more to come today, our minds are still being fed!

The Annwn Prize, dedicated to #XR storytelling in art, was announced yesterday at The Big Thing by @wmccmc.bsky.social 👏👏 Details here: www.wmc.org.uk/en/news-and-... @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social

an unexpected shout out to the display of Tale of Tales Real Time Art Manifesto at the V&A’s videogame exhibition from this morning’s keynote speaker at @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social ‘s The Big Thing. it means a lot to be reminded that your curatorial work reaches people and stays with them

Off to an amazing start with a PACKED house at ‘THE BIG THING’, the @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social first annual showcase event! #immersivetech #immersivearts @innovateuk.bsky.social

Glad you see @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social is on Bluesky!

Announcement from #TheBigThing - next round of funding. Double the number of awards. Deadline end of Sept. @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social

As I speed along on the 🚂 to Bradford for @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social ‘s The Big Thing That story is here: www.goodafternoon.uk/news/immersi... And that panel is: “Where Are the Critics” at 10am with @adrianhon.bsky.social @shelleysnyder.bsky.social & @juhanaonparas.bsky.social

We are on our way to Bradford for @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social first annual showcase: THE BIG THING!🎉 Excited to connect with our fellow partners, the incredible Immersive Arts team and the brilliant artists and speakers bringing this event to life.

The #BigThing kicks off this evening. Join @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social‬ for 3 days of talks, workshops, live performances, special announcements and opportunities for collaboration for artists and technologists. ‪Taking place in @bradford2025.co.uk‬ the UK's 2025 City of Culture buff.ly/RurjZQb

as a unashamedly slow writer it’s taken a long time to put it all into a few thousand words But next week I’m speaking on a panel @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social ‘s The Big Thing - & it’s a story that is the epitome of things I’ll say… so this week feels like the right time to finally share it

💥 How can accessibility fuel creativity? Our Director, Jo Verrent, will be speaking at @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social's The Big Thing 2025 – come and join us on Wednesday 11 June, at 11am in Bradford. 🔗 Secure your spot: bit.ly/457zP2O

Thrilled to share that I'll be speaking next week on the "Where Are The Critics?" panel at The Big Thing at 10am on 10 June with @adrianhon.bsky.social, @juhanaonparas.bsky.social, and @tigershungry.co.uk. This is gonna be the immersive industry rodeo of the season! #TheBigThing #ImmersiveArtsUK

We’re excited to be speaking at @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social's The Big Thing 2025! 🌟 Our CEO, Karen Newman will be speaking on 10th June as part of the panel discussion ‘Getting Messy’. Find out more about the panel and RSVP here: bit.ly/4mE5eQp

We're pleased to share our learnings from our first funding call. We’ve learnt a huge amount through the process and we hope the collective feedback will support applicants to make stronger applications. www.immersivearts.uk/news/first-round-commentary-annoucement

Join our Exec. Director, Lisa Mallaghan, at the @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social conference coming to Bradford next month!

As part of The Big Thing programme, The Centre's @rob-eagle.bsky.social will participate in a panel event, Touring Immersive: Case Studies. Discover more about the session: thebigthing.eventive.org/schedule/tou...

Join us for Realising Artistic Ambition, on Wed 11 June, 10:00-11:00 at the Great Victoria Hotel. Lisa Mallaghan, @bdproducinghub.co.uk, will chair this conversation w/ artists Maf’j Alvarez, Karen Palmer and Michaela French will share their own experiences Read more: ow.ly/iyps50VWbgB

University-led, nationwide programme @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social launch their first major event, bringing together the country's immersive arts community. The Big Thing will unite artists, producers, technologists, and researchers to explore the future of immersive arts.

The Big Thing is a three-day event kicking off on the evening of Mon 9 June. The programme runs features inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, live performances, special announcements and opportunities for collaboration. www.immersivearts.uk/news/the-big-thing-our-landmark-event-comes-to-bradford

📣 We're thrilled to be part of The Big Thing, an annual gathering from @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social for the creative/immersive art community to connect and spark ideas taking place in Bradford from 9 – 11 June 2025. bit.ly/4kck0fw